Clip-on/earbud Hybrid Headphones | List Price: $249.95
Discount Price: $105.09
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Brand: Audio-Technica
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Innovative, form-fitting ear clip for maximum comfort
- 15.5mm neodymium drivers deliver deep bass and extended treble
- 3-position adjustable design provides custom fit
- Frequency response: 10Hz-24kHz
- Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW; 16 ohms impedance
Very present sound throughout the range. [Posted on 2007-02-16]
Nice and light. I can wear the phones for hours without discomfort.
They will cause some discomfort IF you push them too far into the ear, but if worn properly they are just fine...
NO instructions came with the earphones.
A Design Miracle [Posted on 2007-04-18]
The design of these earbuds are something to behold: a delicate clamp that keeps the buds in your ears without actually passing the berrier of the outer ear. The sonic success is more arguable.
Some of the mids sound very accurate and even exciting, and the feel around your ears is quite a departure from standard earbuds and in-ear monitors. But because the buds always remain outside your ear, noise from outside can be an issue. Moreover, these seem to lack the kind of definition I was looking for; the bass was muddy and undefined, and the treble lacks snap.
Maybe the most worrisome aspect of these earbuds has nothing to do with the product itself. A number of Asian bootlegs of the earbud have been marketed online, selling for under a few dollars. They look like the original, but they sound quite different. If you're going to invest in a pair, make certain it comes in the original cardboard box with literature. Otherwise, you can almost guarantee that it's a fake. A respected name like Audio-Technica deserves more more.
love these [Posted on 2007-06-21]
So I've tried many (most every in ear from $60 to $500) and like these a lot. I think they are the best head set if you don't want a in-ear set.
That said, the real problem with these is they are not in-ear. If you press them into your ear to block out ambient noise they sound incredible. The base and treble are very accurate. I got them because the in-ear headsets block out at least 25db and some up to 35db. This is great for sound but bad if you want to hear what is going on around you.
Also, these things are a work of art. Every one that looks at them smiles and want to touch them. They way they fit is awesome.
Great for Running [Posted on 2008-05-20]
My husband wanted better sound when running with his ipod, but the noise cancelling in-ear headphones raised safety concerns for this urban jogger. These hybrids proved the perfect solution. Very light, stay put while running and deliver great sound.
Battle Tested [Posted on 2008-11-25]
I've had a few of these headphones and they are awesome. I've lost one and damaged one and ended up with what I think is a bootleg the last pair I bought. The sound of the authentic hybrid headphones is excellent and they stay in my ears during hard workouts at the gym. The A Design Miracle reviewer here is quite right about the bootlegs, but mine came in an authentic looking box with authentic looking literature, however I could tell the difference the moment I put them on. Compared to the authentic they are crap. Two visible differences are that there are no L and R labels for the ears, and with the authentic headphones the left cord was shorter than the right. I would avoid the ATH-EC700, and get the ATH-EC7 GM.
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